TY - JOUR
T1 - Molecular markers for prostate cancer in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues
AU - Sequeiros, Tamara
AU - García, Marta
AU - Montes, Melania
AU - Oliván, Mireia
AU - Rigau, Marina
AU - Colás, Eva
AU - De Torres, Inés
AU - Morote, Juan
AU - Reventós, Jaume
AU - Doll, Andreas
PY - 2013/12/1
Y1 - 2013/12/1
N2 - Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer in developed countries. The decisive method of diagnosis is based on the results of biopsies, morphologically evaluated to determine the presence or absence of cancer. Although this approach leads to a confident diagnosis in most cases, it can be improved by using the molecular markers present in the tissue. Both miRNAs and proteins are considered excellent candidates for biomarkers in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues, due to their stability over long periods of time. In the last few years, a concerted effort has been made to develop the necessary tools for their reliable measurement in these types of samples. Furthermore, the use of these kinds of markers may also help in establishing tumor grade and aggressiveness, as well as predicting the possible outcomes in each particular case for the different treatments available. This would aid clinicians in the decision-making process. In this review, we attempt to summarize and discuss the potential use of microRNA and protein profiles in FFPE tissue samples as markers to better predict PCa diagnosis, progression, and response to therapy. © 2013 Tamara Sequeiros et al.
AB - Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer in developed countries. The decisive method of diagnosis is based on the results of biopsies, morphologically evaluated to determine the presence or absence of cancer. Although this approach leads to a confident diagnosis in most cases, it can be improved by using the molecular markers present in the tissue. Both miRNAs and proteins are considered excellent candidates for biomarkers in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues, due to their stability over long periods of time. In the last few years, a concerted effort has been made to develop the necessary tools for their reliable measurement in these types of samples. Furthermore, the use of these kinds of markers may also help in establishing tumor grade and aggressiveness, as well as predicting the possible outcomes in each particular case for the different treatments available. This would aid clinicians in the decision-making process. In this review, we attempt to summarize and discuss the potential use of microRNA and protein profiles in FFPE tissue samples as markers to better predict PCa diagnosis, progression, and response to therapy. © 2013 Tamara Sequeiros et al.
U2 - 10.1155/2013/283635
DO - 10.1155/2013/283635
M3 - Review article
SN - 2314-6133
VL - 2013
JO - BioMed Research International
JF - BioMed Research International
M1 - 283635
ER -
